Brixmor Property Group Inc. (BRX)

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes thereto. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes, including trends which might appear, should not be taken as indicative of future operations.

Executive Summary

Our Company

Brixmor Property Group Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, "BPG") is an internally-managed corporation that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Brixmor Operating Partnership LP and subsidiaries (collectively, the "Operating Partnership") is the entity through which BPG conducts substantially all of its operations and owns substantially all of its assets. BPG owns 100% of the limited liability company interests of BPG Subsidiary LLC ("BPG Sub"), which, in turn, is the sole member of Brixmor OP GP LLC (the "General Partner"), the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, "we," "our," and "us" mean BPG and the Operating Partnership, collectively. We own and operate one of the largest publicly traded open-air retail portfolios by gross leasable area ("GLA") in the United States ("U.S."), comprised primarily of community and neighborhood shopping centers. As of December 31, 2024, our portfolio was comprised of 363 shopping centers (the "Portfolio") totaling approximately 64 million square feet of GLA. Our high-quality national Portfolio is primarily located within established trade areas in the top 50 Core-Based Statistical Areas in the U.S., and our shopping centers are primarily anchored by non-discretionary and value-oriented retailers, as well as consumer-oriented service providers. As of December 31, 2024, our three largest tenants by annualized base rent ("ABR") were The TJX Companies, Inc. ("TJX"), The Kroger Co. ("Kroger"), and Burlington Stores, Inc. ("Burlington"). BPG has been organized and operated in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under U.S. federal income tax laws commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2011, has maintained such requirements through our taxable year ended December 31, 2024, and intends to satisfy such requirements for subsequent taxable years.

Our primary objective is to maximize total returns to our stockholders through consistent, sustainable growth in cash flow. Our key strategies to achieve this objective include proactively managing our Portfolio to drive internal growth, pursuing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities, and prudently executing on acquisition and disposition activity, while also maintaining a flexible capital structure positioned for growth. In addition, as we execute on our key strategies, we do so guided by our Corporate Responsibility strategy.

We believe the following set of competitive advantages positions us to successfully execute on our key strategies:

•Expansive Retailer Relationships – We believe that the scale of our asset base and our nationwide footprint represent competitive advantages in supporting the growth objectives of the nation’s largest and most successful retailers. We believe that we are one of the largest landlords by GLA to TJX, Kroger, and Burlington, as well as a key landlord to most major grocers and retail category leaders. We believe that our strong relationships with leading retailers afford us unique insight into their strategies and priority access to their expansion plans.

•Fully-Integrated Operating Platform – We manage a fully-integrated operating platform, leveraging our national scope and demonstrating our commitment to operating with a strong regional and local presence. We provide our tenants with dedicated service through both our national accounts leasing team based in New York and our network of three regional offices in Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Diego, as well as our 11 leasing and property management satellite offices throughout the country. We believe that this structure enables us to obtain critical national market intelligence, while also benefiting from the regional and local expertise of our leasing and operations teams.

•Experienced Management – Senior members of our management team are seasoned real estate operators with extensive public company leadership experience. Our management team has deep industry knowledge and well-established relationships with retailers, brokers, and vendors through many years of operational and transactional experience, as well as significant capital markets capabilities and expertise in executing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities.

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Factors That May Influence Our Future Results

We derive our rental income primarily from base rent and expense reimbursements paid by tenants to us under existing leases at each of our properties. Expense reimbursements primarily consist of payments made by tenants to us for a portion of property operating expenses, such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties.

Our ability to maintain or increase rental income is primarily dependent on our ability to maintain or increase rental rates, renew expiring leases, and/or lease available space. Increases in our property operating expenses, including repairs and maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, security, ground rent related to properties for which we are the lessee, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, and various other costs, to the extent they are not reimbursed by tenants or offset by increases in rental income, will adversely impact our overall performance. See "Forward-Looking Statements" included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding risk factors that could affect our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

Leasing Highlights

As of December 31, 2024, billed and leased occupancy were 91.4% and 95.2%, respectively, compared to 90.6% and 94.7%, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes our executed leasing activity for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands, except for per square foot ("PSF") amounts):

(1)    Based on comparable leases only, which consist of new leases signed on units that were occupied within the prior 12 months and renewal or option leases signed with the same tenant in all or a portion of the same location or that include the expansion into space that was occupied within the prior 12 months.

Excludes leases executed for terms of less than one year.

ABR PSF includes the GLA of lessee-owned leasehold improvements.

Acquisition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2024, we acquired seven shopping centers and two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $293.8 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

•During the year ended December 31, 2023, we acquired two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $2.3 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

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Disposition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2024, we disposed of six shopping centers, six partial shopping centers, and two land parcels for aggregate net proceeds of $208.2 million, resulting in aggregate gain of $76.2 million and aggregate impairment of $0.5 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we received aggregate net proceeds of $1.9 million related to land at one shopping center previously seized through eminent domain and resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets, resulting in aggregate gain of $1.9 million.

•During the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of 11 shopping centers and nine partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $182.0 million, resulting in aggregate gain of $65.3 million and aggregate impairment of $6.1 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of a non-operating asset and resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets for aggregate net proceeds of $0.3 million, resulting in aggregate gain of $0.1 million.

Results of Operations

The results of operations discussion is combined for BPG and the Operating Partnership because there are no material differences in the results of operations between the two reporting entities.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 to the Year Ended December 31, 2023

Revenues (in thousands)

Rental income

The increase in rental income for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $39.6 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was due to a $47.6 million increase for assets owned for the full period, partially offset by an $8.0 million decrease due to net transaction activity. The increase for assets owned for the full period was due to (i) a $38.8 million increase in base rent; (ii) a $7.2 million increase in straight-line rental income, net; (iii) a $7.1 million increase in expense reimbursements; (iv) a $0.5 million increase in percentage rents; and (v) a $0.3 million increase in ancillary and other rental income; partially offset by (vi) a $4.1 million decrease in rental income associated with revenues deemed uncollectible; (vii) a $1.2 million decrease in accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements; and (viii) a $1.0 million decrease in lease termination fees. The $38.8 million increase in base rent for assets owned for the full period was primarily due to contractual rent increases, positive rent spreads for new and renewal leases and option exercises of 16.5% during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 15.3% during the year ended December 31, 2023, and an increase in weighted average billed occupancy.

Other revenues

The increase in other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $0.4 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was primarily due to an increase in tax increment financing income.

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Operating Expenses (in thousands)

Operating costs

The increase in operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $6.4 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was due to a $9.1 million increase in operating costs for assets owned for the full period, primarily due to an increase in repairs and maintenance and insurance, partially offset by a $2.7 million decrease due to net transaction activity.

Real estate taxes

The decrease in real estate taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $9.2 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was due to a $6.8 million decrease in real estate taxes for assets owned for the full period, primarily due to an increase in favorable adjustments related to prior year assessments and a decrease in current year assessments, in addition to a $2.4 million decrease due to net transaction activity, partially offset by a decrease in real estate tax refunds.

Depreciation and amortization

The increase in depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $19.1 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was due to an $18.1 million increase for assets owned for the full period, primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures and an increase in accelerated depreciation and amortization related to tenant move-outs, in addition to a $1.0 million increase due to net transaction activity.

Impairment of real estate assets

During the year ended December 31, 2024, aggregate impairment of $11.1 million was recognized on one partial shopping center and one land parcel as a result of disposition activity, and two operating properties. During the year ended December 31, 2023, aggregate impairment of $17.8 million was recognized on two shopping centers and two partial shopping centers as a result of disposition activity, and one operating property.

General and administrative

The decrease in general and administrative costs of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was primarily due to a decrease in office rent expense, partially offset by an increase in net compensation costs.

During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, construction compensation costs of $18.9 million and $18.5 million, respectively, were capitalized to building and improvements and leasing legal costs of $3.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively, and leasing commission costs of $7.6 million and $7.9 million, respectively, were capitalized to deferred charges and prepaid expenses, net.

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Other Income and Expenses (in thousands)

Dividends and interest

The increase in dividends and interest for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $20.1 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was primarily due to an increase in interest income associated with higher cash and cash equivalent balances and a higher weighted average interest rate return.

Interest expense

The increase in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $25.3 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was primarily due to higher overall debt obligations, in addition to a higher weighted average interest rate.

Gain on sale of real estate assets

During the year ended December 31, 2024, six shopping centers, five partial shopping centers, and one land parcel were disposed of resulting in aggregate gain of $76.2 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we received aggregate net proceeds of $1.9 million related to land at one shopping center previously seized through eminent domain and resolved contingencies relating to previously disposed assets, resulting in aggregate gain of $1.9 million. During the year ended December 31, 2023, nine shopping centers and seven partial shopping centers were disposed of resulting in aggregate gain of $65.3 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of a non-operating asset and resolved contingencies relating to a previously disposed asset, resulting in aggregate gain of $0.1 million.

Gain on extinguishment of debt, net

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased $67.7 million of the $700.0 million 2025 Notes then outstanding, resulting in a $0.6 million gain on extinguishment of debt. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased $199.6 million of the $500.0 million 2024 Notes then outstanding, resulting in a $4.4 million gain on extinguishment of debt.

Other

The increase in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $0.7 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2023, was primarily due to an increase in transaction expenses, net.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to the Year Ended December 31, 2022

See Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 12, 2024, for a discussion of the comparison of the year ended December 31, 2023 to the year ended December 31, 2022.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We anticipate that our cash flows from the sources listed below will provide adequate capital for the next 12 months and beyond for all anticipated uses, including all scheduled payments on our outstanding debt, current and anticipated tenant and other capital improvements, stockholder distributions to maintain our qualification as a REIT, and other obligations associated with conducting our business.

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Our primary expected sources and uses of capital are as follows:

Sources

•cash and cash equivalent balances;

•operating cash flow;

•available borrowings under the Unsecured Credit Facility;

•issuance of long-term debt;

•dispositions; and

•issuance of equity securities.

Uses

•debt repayments;

•maintenance capital expenditures;

•leasing capital expenditures;

•dividend/distribution payments;

•value-enhancing reinvestment capital expenditures;

•acquisitions; and

•repurchases of equity securities.

We believe our capital structure provides us with the financial flexibility and capacity to fund our current capital needs as well as future growth opportunities. We generate significant operating cash flow and have access to multiple forms of external capital, including secured property level debt, unsecured corporate level debt, preferred equity, and common equity, which will allow us to efficiently execute on our strategic and operational objectives. We have investment grade credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies. As of December 31, 2024, we had $1.63 billion of available liquidity, including $1.25 billion available under our Revolving Facility and $378.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. We intend to continue to enhance our financial and operational flexibility through periodic extensions of the duration of our debt.

Material Cash Requirements

Our expected material cash requirements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and thereafter are comprised of (i) contractually obligated expenditures; (ii) other essential expenditures; and (iii) opportunistic expenditures.

Contractually Obligated Expenditures

The following table summarizes our debt maturities (excluding extension options), interest payment obligations, and obligations under non-cancelable operating leases (excluding renewal options), as of December 31, 2024 (dollars in millions):

(1)    Amounts presented do not assume the issuance of new debt upon maturity of existing debt.

(2)    Scheduled interest payments for variable rate loans are presented using rates (including the impact of interest rate swaps), as of December 31, 2024. See Item 7A. "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" for a further discussion of these and other factors that could impact interest payments.

Other Essential Expenditures

We incur certain essential expenditures in the ordinary course of business, such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, leasing capital expenditures, and corporate level expenses. The amount of common area expenses, utilities, and capital expenditures

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related to the maintenance of our properties that we incur depends on the scope of services that we provide, prevailing market rates, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. We carry comprehensive insurance to protect our Portfolio against various losses. The amount of insurance expense that we incur depends on the assessed values of our properties, prevailing market rates, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. We incur real estate taxes in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. The amount of real estate taxes that we incur depends on the assessed values of our properties, the tax rates assessed by various jurisdictions, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. Leasing capital expenditures represent tenant specific costs incurred to lease or renew space, including tenant improvements, tenant allowances, and external leasing commissions. The amount of leasing capital expenditures that we incur depends on the volume and nature of leasing activity. We incur corporate level expenses such as employee compensation costs, professional fees, corporate office rents, and other platform expenses. The amount of corporate level expenses that we incur depends on the size and composition of our Portfolio and platform and prevailing market wages and rates. Leases typically provide for the reimbursement of property operating expenses such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties. However, costs that we incur generally do not decrease if revenue or occupancy decrease, and certain costs that we incur, such as corporate level expenses, are not typically reimbursed.

In order to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must meet several organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that we annually distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains. We intend to continue to satisfy these requirements and maintain our REIT status. Our board of directors evaluates our dividend on a quarterly basis, taking into account a variety of relevant factors, including REIT taxable income. The following table summarizes our dividend activity for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025:

Opportunistic Expenditures

We also utilize cash for opportunistic expenditures such as value-enhancing reinvestment and acquisition activity.

The amount of value-enhancing reinvestment capital expenditures that we incur depends on a variety of factors that may change from period to period, such as the number, total expected cost, and nature of value-enhancing reinvestment projects that are underway. See “Improvements to and investments in real estate assets” below for further information regarding our in-process reinvestment projects and our pipeline of future redevelopment projects.

The amount of future acquisition expenditures depends on the availability of opportunities that further concentrate our Portfolio in attractive retail submarkets and optimize the quality and long-term growth rate of our asset base. Our acquisition strategy focuses on buying assets with strong growth potential that are located in our existing markets and will allow us to leverage our operational platform and expertise to create value. Our acquisition activity may include acquisitions of open-air shopping centers or non-owned anchor spaces, retail buildings, and/or outparcels at, or adjacent to, our existing shopping centers.

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Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

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Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from tenant rental payments and expense reimbursements and cash outflows for property operating costs, real estate taxes, general and administrative expenses, and interest expense.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, our net cash provided by operating activities increased $35.9 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in same property net operating income; and (ii) an increase in cash inflows for dividends and interest income; partially offset by (iii) a decrease in cash from net working capital; (iv) a decrease in net operating income due to net transaction activity and other non-same property net operating income; (v) an increase in cash outflows for interest expense; (vi) an increase in cash outflows for general and administrative expense; and (vi) a decrease in lease termination fees.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities is primarily impacted by the nature, timing, and magnitude of acquisition and disposition activity and improvements to and investments in our shopping centers, including capital expenditures associated with our value-enhancing reinvestment activity.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, our net cash used in investing activities increased $273.9 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase of $291.5 million in acquisitions of real estate assets; (ii) an increase of $8.2 million in improvements to and investments in real estate assets; and (iii) an increase of $2.1 million in purchases of marketable securities, net of sales; partially offset by (iv) an increase of $27.9 million in net proceeds from sales of real estate assets.

Improvements to and investments in real estate assets

During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we expended $353.4 million and $345.2 million, respectively, on improvements to and investments in real estate assets. Included in these amounts are insurance proceeds of $4.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, which were received during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Maintenance capital expenditures represent costs to fund major replacements and betterments to our properties. Leasing related capital expenditures represent tenant specific costs incurred to lease or renew space, including tenant improvements, tenant allowances, and external leasing commissions. In addition, we evaluate our Portfolio on an

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ongoing basis to identify value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities. Such initiatives are tenant driven and focus on upgrading our centers with strong, best-in-class retailers. As of December 31, 2024, we had 36 in-process anchor space repositioning, redevelopment, and outparcel development projects with an aggregate anticipated cost of $389.6 million, of which $181.8 million had been incurred as of December 31, 2024. In addition, we have identified a pipeline of future reinvestment projects, which we expect to execute over the next several years. We expect to fund these projects with cash and cash equivalents, net cash provided by operating activities, proceeds from sales of real estate assets, and/or proceeds from capital markets transactions.

Acquisitions of and proceeds from sales of real estate assets

We continue to evaluate the market for acquisition opportunities and we may acquire individual shopping centers or portfolios of shopping centers when we believe strategic opportunities exist, to further concentrate our Portfolio in attractive retail submarkets and optimize the quality and long-term growth rate of our asset base. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we acquired seven shopping centers and two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $293.8 million, including transaction costs and closing credits. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we acquired two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $2.3 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

We may also dispose of properties when we believe value has been maximized, where there is downside risk, or where we have limited ability or desire to build critical mass in a particular submarket. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we disposed of six shopping centers, six partial shopping centers, and two land parcels for aggregate net proceeds of $208.2 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we received aggregate net proceeds of $1.9 million related to land at one shopping center previously seized through eminent domain and resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of 11 shopping centers and nine partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $182.0 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we received aggregate net proceeds of $0.3 million related to a non-operating asset.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities is primarily impacted by the nature, timing, and magnitude of issuances and repurchases of debt and equity securities, as well as borrowings or principal payments associated with our outstanding indebtedness, including our Unsecured Credit Facility, and distributions made to our common stockholders.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, our net cash provided by (used in) financing activities increased $600.2 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to (i) a $510.9 million increase in debt borrowings, net of repayments; (ii) a $114.7 million increase in issuances of common stock; and (iii) a $0.2 million increase in contributions from non-controlling interests; partially offset by (iv) a $15.9 million increase in distributions to our common stockholders; (v) a $6.9 million increase in deferred financing costs; and (vi) a $2.8 million increase in repurchases of common stock.

Non-GAAP Performance Measures

We present the non-GAAP performance measures set forth below. These measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) or other GAAP financial measures, as an indicator of financial performance and are not alternatives to, or more meaningful than, cash flow from operating activities (calculated in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of liquidity. Non-GAAP performance measures have limitations as they do not include all items of income and expense that affect operations, and accordingly, should always be considered as supplemental financial results to those calculated in accordance with GAAP. Our computation of these non-GAAP performance measures may differ in certain respects from the methodology utilized by other REITs and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by such other REITs. Investors are cautioned that items excluded from these non-GAAP performance measures are relevant to understanding and addressing financial performance.

Funds From Operations

Nareit FFO (defined hereafter) is a supplemental, non-GAAP performance measure utilized to evaluate the operating and financial performance of real estate companies. Nareit defines funds from operations ("FFO") as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains

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and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.

Considering the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that Nareit FFO is useful to investors in measuring our operating and financial performance because the definition excludes items included in net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of our operating and financial performance, such as depreciation and amortization related to real estate, and items which can make periodic and peer analyses of operating and financial performance more difficult, such as gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets.

Our reconciliation of net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) to Nareit FFO for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Same Property Net Operating Income

Same property net operating income ("NOI") is a supplemental, non-GAAP performance measure utilized to evaluate the operating performance of real estate companies. Same property NOI is calculated (using properties owned for the entirety of both periods and excluding properties under development and completed new development properties that have been stabilized for less than one year) as total property revenues (base rent, expense reimbursements, adjustments for revenues deemed uncollectible, ancillary and other rental income, percentage rents, and other revenues) less direct property operating expenses (operating costs and real estate taxes). Same property NOI excludes (i) lease termination fees, (ii) straight-line rental income, net, (iii) accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements, (iv) straight-line ground rent expense, net, (v) income or expense associated with our captive insurance company, (vi) depreciation and amortization, (vii) impairment of real estate assets, (viii) general and administrative expense, and (ix) other income and expense (including interest expense and gain on sale of real estate assets).

Considering the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that NOI is useful to investors in measuring the operating performance of our portfolio because the definition excludes various items included in net income that do not relate to, or are not indicative of, the operating performance of our properties, such as lease termination fees, straight-line rental income, net, accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements, straight-line ground rent expense, net, income or expense associated with our captive insurance company, depreciation and amortization, impairment of real estate assets, general and administrative expense, and other income and expense (including interest expense and gain on sale of real estate assets). We believe that same property NOI is also useful to investors because it further eliminates disparities in NOI by only including NOI of properties owned for the entirety of both periods presented and excluding properties under development and completed new development properties that have been stabilized for less than one year and therefore provides a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of our real estate between periods.

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Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 to the Year Ended December 31, 2023

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) to same property NOI for the periods presented (in thousands):

Our Critical Accounting Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our historical financial condition and operating results is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates. The following accounting estimates are considered critical because they are particularly dependent on management’s judgment about matters that have a significant level of uncertainty at the time the accounting estimates are made, and changes to those estimates could have a material impact on our financial condition or operating results.

Revenue Recognition and Receivables - Estimating Collectability

We enter into agreements with tenants that convey the right to control the use of identified space at our shopping centers in exchange for rental revenue. These agreements meet the criteria for recognition as leases under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842, Leases. Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. The cumulative difference between rental revenue recognized on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and contractual payment terms is recognized as deferred rent and included in Receivables, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We commence recognizing rental revenue based on the date we make the underlying asset available for use by the tenant. Leases also typically provide for the reimbursement of property

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operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, by the lessee and are recognized in the period the applicable expenditures are incurred and/or contractually required to be reimbursed.

We periodically evaluate the collectability of our receivables related to rental revenue, straight-line rent, expense reimbursements, and those attributable to other revenue generating activities. We analyze individual tenant receivables and consider tenant credit-worthiness, the length of time a receivable has been outstanding, and current economic trends when evaluating collectability. Any receivables that are deemed to be uncollectible are recognized as a reduction to Rental income on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Real Estate - Estimates Related to Valuing Acquired Assets and Liabilities

Real estate assets are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Upon acquisition of real estate operating properties, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings, and tenant improvements) and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above- and below-market leases and in-place leases) based on an evaluation of available information. Transaction costs incurred during the acquisition process are capitalized as a component of the asset’s value.

The fair value of tangible assets is determined as if the acquired property is vacant. Fair value is determined using an exit price approach, which contemplates the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

In allocating fair value to identifiable intangible assets and liabilities, the value of above-market and below-market leases is estimated based on the present value (using a discount rate reflecting the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between: (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases negotiated and in-place at the time of acquisition and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the property or an equivalent property, measured over a period equal to the lesser of 30 years or the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases, which includes renewal periods with fixed rental terms that are considered to be below-market. The capitalized above-market or below-market intangibles are amortized as a reduction of, or increase to, rental income over the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases.

The value of in-place leases is estimated based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant lease, including: (i) fair market rent and the reimbursement of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, that would be forgone during a hypothetical expected lease-up period and (ii) costs that would be incurred, including leasing commissions, legal and marketing costs, and tenant improvements and allowances, to execute similar leases. The value assigned to in-place leases is amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining term of each lease.

Real Estate - Estimates Related to Impairments

We periodically assess whether there are any indicators, including property operating performance, changes in anticipated hold period, and general market conditions, that the carrying value of our real estate assets (including any related intangible assets or liabilities) may be impaired. If an indicator is identified, a real estate asset is considered impaired only if our estimate of aggregate future undiscounted and unleveraged property operating cash flows, taking into account the anticipated probability-weighted hold period, is less than the carrying value of the property. Various factors are considered in the estimation process that are subject to significant management judgment, including the anticipated hold period, current and/or future reinvestment projects, and the effects of demand and competition on future operating income and/or property values. Changes in any estimates and/or assumptions, particularly the anticipated hold period, could have a material impact on the projected operating cash flows. If management determines that the carrying value of a real estate asset is impaired, an impairment charge is recognized to reflect the estimated fair value of the asset.

When we identify a real estate asset as held for sale, we discontinue depreciating the asset and estimate its sales price, net of estimated selling costs. If the estimated net sales price of an asset is less than its net carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized to reflect the estimated fair value of the asset.

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Inflation

We continue to monitor the impacts of inflation on our operating and financial performance. Although recent inflationary pressures have begun to abate, inflation may increase in the future. With respect to our shopping centers, our long-term leases generally contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation, including contractual rent escalations and requirements for tenants to pay a portion of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in property operating expenses resulting from inflation; however, we have exposure to increases in certain non-reimbursable property operating expenses, including expenses incurred on vacant units. We believe that many of our existing rental rates are below current market rates for comparable space and that upon renewal or re-leasing, such rates may be increased to be consistent with, or closer to, current market rates, which may also offset certain non-reimbursed inflationary expense pressures. With respect to our outstanding indebtedness, we periodically evaluate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations, and have and may continue to enter into interest rate protection agreements that mitigate, but do not eliminate, the impact of changes in interest rates on our variable rate loans. With respect to general and administrative costs, we continually seek opportunities to offset inflationary cost pressures through routine evaluations of our spending levels and through ongoing efforts to utilize technology to enhance our operational efficiency.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes thereto. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes, including trends which might appear, should not be taken as indicative of future operations.

Executive Summary

Our Company

Brixmor Property Group Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, "BPG") is an internally-managed corporation that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Brixmor Operating Partnership LP and subsidiaries (collectively, the "Operating Partnership") is the entity through which BPG conducts substantially all of its operations and owns substantially all of its assets. BPG owns 100% of the limited liability company interests of BPG Subsidiary LLC ("BPG Sub"), which, in turn, is the sole member of Brixmor OP GP LLC (the "General Partner"), the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, “we,” “our,” and “us” mean BPG and the Operating Partnership, collectively. We own and operate one of the largest publicly-traded open-air retail portfolios by gross leasable area ("GLA") in the United States ("U.S."), comprised primarily of community and neighborhood shopping centers. As of December 31, 2023, our portfolio was comprised of 362 shopping centers (the "Portfolio") totaling approximately 64 million square feet of GLA. Our high-quality national Portfolio is primarily located within established trade areas in the top 50 Core-Based Statistical Areas in the U.S., and our shopping centers are primarily anchored by non-discretionary and value-oriented retailers, as well as consumer-oriented service providers. As of December 31, 2023, our three largest tenants by annualized base rent ("ABR") were The TJX Companies, Inc. ("TJX"), The Kroger Co. ("Kroger"), and Burlington Stores, Inc. ("Burlington"). BPG has been organized and operated in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under U.S. federal income tax laws commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2011, has maintained such requirements through our taxable year ended December 31, 2023, and intends to satisfy such requirements for subsequent taxable years.

Our primary objective is to maximize total returns to our stockholders through consistent, sustainable growth in cash flow. Our key strategies to achieve this objective include proactively managing our Portfolio to drive internal growth, pursuing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities, and prudently executing on acquisition and disposition activity, while also maintaining a flexible capital structure positioned for growth. In addition, as we execute on our key strategies, we do so guided by our purpose-driven Corporate Responsibility strategy.

We believe the following set of competitive advantages positions us to successfully execute on our key strategies:

•Expansive Retailer Relationships – We believe that the scale of our asset base and our nationwide footprint represent competitive advantages in supporting the growth objectives of the nation’s largest and most successful retailers. We believe that we are one of the largest landlords by GLA to TJX, Kroger, and Burlington, as well as a key landlord to most major grocers and retail category leaders. We believe that our strong relationships with leading retailers afford us unique insight into their strategies and priority access to their expansion plans.

•Fully-Integrated Operating Platform – We manage a fully-integrated operating platform, leveraging our national scope and demonstrating our commitment to operating with a strong regional and local presence. We provide our tenants with dedicated service through both our national accounts leasing team based in New York and our network of four regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Diego, as well as our 12 leasing and property management satellite offices throughout the country. We believe that this structure enables us to obtain critical national market intelligence, while also benefiting from the regional and local expertise of our leasing and operations teams.

•Experienced Management – Senior members of our management team are seasoned real estate operators with extensive public company leadership experience. Our management team has deep industry knowledge and well-established relationships with retailers, brokers, and vendors through many years of operational and transactional experience, as well as significant capital markets capabilities and expertise in executing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities.

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Factors That May Influence Our Future Results

We derive our rental income primarily from base rent and expense reimbursements paid by tenants to us under existing leases at each of our properties. Expense reimbursements primarily consist of payments made by tenants to us for a portion of property operating expenses, such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties.

Our ability to maintain or increase rental income is primarily dependent on our ability to maintain or increase rental rates, renew expiring leases, and/or lease available space. Increases in our property operating expenses, including repairs and maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, security, ground rent related to properties for which we are the lessee, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, and various other costs, to the extent they are not reimbursed by tenants or offset by increases in rental income, will adversely impact our overall performance. See “Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding risk factors that could affect our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

Leasing Highlights

As of December 31, 2023, billed and leased occupancy were 90.6% and 94.7%, respectively, compared to 90.2% and 93.8%, respectively, as of December 31, 2022.

The following table summarizes our executed leasing activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in thousands, except for per square foot ("PSF") amounts):

(1)    Based on comparable leases only, which consist of new leases signed on units that were occupied within the prior 12 months and renewal or option leases signed with the same tenant in all or a portion of the same location or that include the expansion into space that was occupied within the prior 12 months.

Excludes leases executed for terms of less than one year.

ABR PSF includes the GLA of lessee-owned leasehold improvements.

Acquisition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2023, we acquired two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $2.3 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

•During the year ended December 31, 2022, we acquired seven shopping centers, one outparcel, and one land parcel and paid less than $0.1 million related to previously acquired assets for an aggregate purchase price of $409.7 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

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Disposition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of 11 shopping centers and nine partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $182.0 million, resulting in aggregate gain of $65.3 million and aggregate impairment of $6.1 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of a non-operating asset and resolved contingencies related to a previously disposed asset for aggregate net proceeds of $0.3 million, resulting in aggregate net gain of $0.1 million.

•During the year ended December 31, 2022, we disposed of 16 shopping centers and 10 partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $277.0 million, resulting in aggregate gain of $109.2 million and aggregate impairment of $5.7 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets and had land at one shopping center seized through eminent domain for aggregate net proceeds of $2.8 million, resulting in aggregate net gain of $2.4 million.

Results of Operations

The results of operations discussion is combined for BPG and the Operating Partnership because there are no material differences in the results of operations between the two reporting entities.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to the Year Ended December 31, 2022

Revenues (in thousands)

Rental income

The increase in rental income for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $26.5 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was due to a $40.3 million increase for assets owned for the full period, partially offset by a $13.8 million decrease due to net transaction activity. The increase for assets owned for the full period was due to (i) a $32.5 million increase in base rent; (ii) a $15.0 million increase in expense reimbursements; (iii) a $1.5 million increase in lease termination fees; (iv) a $0.4 million increase in percentage rents; (v) a $0.2 million increase in accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements; and (vi) a $0.1 million increase in straight-line rental income, net; partially offset by (vii) a $9.2 million decrease in rental income associated with revenues deemed uncollectible; and (viii) a $0.2 million decrease in ancillary and other rental income. The $32.5 million increase in base rent for assets owned for the full period was primarily due to contractual rent increases, positive rent spreads for new and renewal leases and option exercises of 15.3% during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 12.7% during the year ended December 31, 2022, and an increase in weighted average billed occupancy. The $15.0 million increase in expense reimbursements was primarily attributable to increases in weighted average billed occupancy, reimbursable operating costs, and real estate taxes. The $9.2 million decrease in rental income associated with revenues deemed uncollectible was primarily attributable to reduced cash collections associated with amounts previously reserved.

Other revenues

The increase in other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $0.5 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was primarily due to an increase in tax increment financing income.

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Operating Expenses (in thousands)

Operating costs

The increase in operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $5.1 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was due to a $7.2 million increase in operating costs for assets owned for the full period, primarily due to increases in repairs and maintenance, utilities, and insurance, partially offset by a $2.1 million decrease due to net transaction activity.

Real estate taxes

The increase in real estate taxes for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $3.1 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was primarily due to a $2.5 million increase in real estate taxes due to net transaction activity, in addition to a $0.6 million increase in real estate taxes for assets owned for the full period, primarily due to an increase in current year assessments, partially offset by an increase in favorable adjustments related to prior year assessments and an increase in real estate tax refunds.

Depreciation and amortization

The increase in depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $17.5 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was primarily due to a $20.5 million increase for assets owned for the full period, due to capital expenditures and an increase in accelerated depreciation and amortization related to tenant move-outs, partially offset by a $3.0 million decrease due to net transaction activity.

Impairment of real estate assets

During the year ended December 31, 2023, aggregate impairment of $17.8 million was recognized on two shopping centers and two partial shopping centers as a result of disposition activity, and one operating property. During the year ended December 31, 2022, aggregate impairment of $5.7 million was recognized on two shopping centers and one partial shopping center as a result of disposition activity.

General and administrative

General and administrative costs remained generally consistent for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the corresponding period in 2022.

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, construction compensation costs of $18.5 million and $17.5 million, respectively, were capitalized to building and improvements and leasing legal costs of $4.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively, and leasing commission costs of $7.9 million and $7.9 million, respectively, were capitalized to deferred charges and prepaid expenses, net.

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Other Income and Expenses (in thousands)

Dividends and interest

The increase in dividends and interest for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $0.4 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was primarily due to an increase in interest income.

Interest expense

The decrease in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $1.7 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was primarily due to a lower overall debt obligations, partially offset by a higher weighted average interest rate. In addition, capitalized interest increased as a result of higher weighted average interest rates along with higher construction in process balances.

Gain on sale of real estate assets

During the year ended December 31, 2023, nine shopping centers and seven partial shopping centers were disposed of resulting in aggregate gain of $65.3 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of a non-operating asset and resolved contingencies relating to a previously disposed asset, resulting in aggregate net gain of $0.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2022, 14 shopping centers and nine partial shopping centers were disposed of resulting in aggregate gain of $109.2 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets and had land at one shopping center seized through eminent domain, resulting in aggregate gain of $2.4 million.

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased $199.6 million of our outstanding 3.650% 2024 Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer, with $300.4 million aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Notes remaining outstanding. We funded the Tender Offer with proceeds from our $200.0 million delayed draw term loan. In connection with the Tender Offer, we recognized a $4.4 million gain on extinguishment of debt during the year ended December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we amended and restated our Unsecured Credit Facility, which is comprised of the Revolving Facility and the Term Loan Facility, resulting in a $0.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt due to the acceleration of unamortized debt issuance costs.

Other

The decrease in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $1.2 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, was primarily due to a decrease in transaction costs.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021

See Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 13, 2023, for a discussion of the comparison of the year ended December 31, 2022 to the year ended December 31, 2021.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We anticipate that our cash flows from the sources listed below will provide adequate capital for the next 12 months and beyond for all anticipated uses, including all scheduled payments on our outstanding debt, current and anticipated tenant and other capital improvements, stockholder distributions to maintain our qualification as a REIT, and other obligations associated with conducting our business.

Our primary expected sources and uses of capital are as follows:

Sources

•cash and cash equivalent balances;

•operating cash flow;

•available borrowings under the Unsecured Credit Facility;

•issuance of long-term debt;

•dispositions; and

•issuance of equity securities.

Uses

•debt repayments;

•maintenance capital expenditures;

•leasing capital expenditures;

•dividend/distribution payments;

•value-enhancing reinvestment capital expenditures;

•acquisitions; and

•repurchases of equity securities.

We believe our capital structure provides us with the financial flexibility and capacity to fund our current capital needs as well as future growth opportunities. We generate significant operating cash flow and have access to multiple forms of external capital, including secured property level debt, unsecured corporate level debt, preferred equity, and common equity, which will allow us to efficiently execute on our strategic and operational objectives. We have investment grade credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies. As of December 31, 2023, we had $1.25 billion of available liquidity, including $1.23 billion under our Revolving Facility and $18.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. We intend to continue to enhance our financial and operational flexibility through periodic extensions of the duration of our debt.

Material Cash Requirements

Our expected material cash requirements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and thereafter are comprised of (i) contractually obligated expenditures; (ii) other essential expenditures; and (iii) opportunistic expenditures.

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Contractually Obligated Expenditures

The following table summarizes our debt maturities (excluding extension options), interest payment obligations, and obligations under non-cancelable operating leases (excluding renewal options), as of December 31, 2023 (dollars in millions):

(1)    Amounts presented do not assume the issuance of new debt upon maturity of existing debt.

(2)    Scheduled interest payments for variable rate loans are presented using rates (including the impact of interest rate swaps), as of December 31, 2023. See Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” for a further discussion of these and other factors that could impact interest payments

Other Essential Expenditures

We incur certain essential expenditures in the ordinary course of business, such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, leasing capital expenditures, and corporate level expenses. The amount of common area expenses, utilities, and capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties that we incur depends on the scope of services that we provide, prevailing market rates, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. We carry comprehensive insurance to protect our Portfolio against various losses. The amount of insurance expense that we incur depends on the assessed values of our properties, prevailing market rates, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. We incur real estate taxes in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. The amount of real estate taxes that we incur depends on the assessed values of our properties, the tax rates assessed by various jurisdictions, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. Leasing capital expenditures represent tenant specific costs incurred to lease or renew space, including tenant improvements, tenant allowances, and external leasing commissions. The amount of leasing capital expenditures that we incur depends on the volume and nature of leasing activity. We incur corporate level expenses such as employee compensation costs, professional fees, corporate office rents, and other platform expenses. The amount of corporate level expenses that we incur depends on the size and composition of our Portfolio and platform and prevailing market wages and rates. Leases typically provide for the reimbursement of property operating expenses such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties. However, costs that we incur generally do not decrease if revenue or occupancy decrease, and certain costs that we incur, such as corporate level expenses, are not typically reimbursed.

In order to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must meet several organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that we annually distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains. We intend to continue to satisfy these requirements and maintain our REIT status. Our board of directors evaluates our dividend on a quarterly basis, taking into account a variety of relevant factors, including REIT taxable income. The following table summarizes our dividend activity for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024:

Opportunistic Expenditures

We also utilize cash for opportunistic expenditures such as value-enhancing reinvestment and acquisition activity.

The amount of value-enhancing reinvestment capital expenditures that we incur depends on a variety of factors that may change from period to period, such as the number, total expected cost, and nature of value-enhancing reinvestment projects that are underway. See “Improvements to and investments in real estate assets” below for further information regarding our in-process reinvestment projects and our pipeline of future redevelopment

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projects.

The amount of future acquisition expenditures depends on the availability of opportunities that further concentrate our Portfolio in attractive retail submarkets and optimize the quality and long-term growth rate of our asset base. Our acquisition strategy focuses on buying assets with strong growth potential that are located in our existing markets and will allow us to leverage our operational platform and expertise to create value. Our acquisition activity may include acquisitions of open-air shopping centers or non-owned anchor spaces, retail buildings, and/or outparcels at, or adjacent to, our existing shopping centers.

Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

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Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from tenant rental payments and expense reimbursements and cash outflows for property operating costs, real estate taxes, general and administrative expenses, and interest expense.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, our net cash provided by operating activities increased $22.4 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in same property net operating income; (ii) an increase from net working capital; (iii) an increase in lease termination fees; and (iv) a decrease in cash outflows for interest expense; partially offset by (v) a decrease in net operating income due to net transaction activity and other non-same property net operating income; and (vi) an increase in cash outflows for general and administrative expense.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities is primarily impacted by the nature, timing, and magnitude of acquisition and disposition activity and improvements to and investments in our shopping centers, including capital expenditures associated with our value-enhancing reinvestment activity.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, our net cash used in investing activities decreased $299.4 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to (i) a decrease of $407.4 million in acquisitions of real estate assets and (ii) a decrease of $4.3 million in purchases of marketable securities, net of sales; partially offset by (iii) a decrease of $97.5 million in net proceeds from sales of real estate assets; and (iv) an increase of $14.8 million in improvements to and investments in real estate assets.

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Improvements to and investments in real estate assets

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we expended $345.2 million and $330.4 million, respectively, on improvements to and investments in real estate assets. Included in these amounts are insurance proceeds of $0.7 million and $7.7 million, respectively, which were received during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Maintenance capital expenditures represent costs to fund major replacements and betterments to our properties. Leasing related capital expenditures represent tenant specific costs incurred to lease or renew space, including tenant improvements, tenant allowances, and external leasing commissions. In addition, we evaluate our Portfolio on an ongoing basis to identify value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities. Such initiatives are tenant driven and focus on upgrading our centers with strong, best-in-class retailers and enhancing the overall merchandise mix and tenant quality of our Portfolio. As of December 31, 2023, we had 45 in-process anchor space repositioning, redevelopment and outparcel development projects with an aggregate anticipated cost of $429.2 million, of which $197.2 million had been incurred as of December 31, 2023. In addition, we have identified a pipeline of future redevelopment projects aggregating approximately $900 million of potential capital investment, which we expect to execute over the coming years. We expect to fund these projects with cash and cash equivalents, net cash provided by operating activities, proceeds from sales of real estate assets, and/or proceeds from capital markets transactions.

Acquisitions of and proceeds from sales of real estate assets

We continue to evaluate the market for acquisition opportunities and we may acquire shopping centers when we believe strategic opportunities exist, to further concentrate our Portfolio in attractive retail submarkets and optimize the quality and long-term growth rate of our asset base. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we acquired two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $2.3 million, including transaction costs and closing credits. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we acquired seven shopping centers, one outparcel, and one land parcel for an aggregate purchase price of $409.7 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

We may also dispose of properties when we believe value has been maximized, where there is downside risk, or where we have limited ability or desire to build critical mass in a particular submarket. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we disposed of 11 shopping centers and nine partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $182.0 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we received aggregate net proceeds of $0.3 million related to a non-operating asset. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we disposed of 16 shopping centers and 10 partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $277.0 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets and had land at one shopping center seized through eminent domain for aggregate net proceeds of $2.8 million.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities is primarily impacted by the nature, timing, and magnitude of issuances and repurchases of debt and equity securities, as well as borrowings or principal payments associated with our outstanding indebtedness, including our Unsecured Credit Facility, and distributions made to our common stockholders.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, our net cash used in financing activities increased $47.7 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to (i) a $53.1 million decrease in issuances of common stock; (ii) a $25.7 million increase in distributions to our common stockholders; and (iii) a $0.7 million increase in repurchases of common stock; partially offset by (iv) a $24.2 million decrease in debt borrowings, net of repayments; and (v) a $7.6 million decrease in deferred financing and debt extinguishment costs.

Non-GAAP Performance Measures

We present the non-GAAP performance measures set forth below. These measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) or other GAAP financial measures, as an indicator of financial performance and are not alternatives to, or more meaningful than, cash flow from operating activities (calculated in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of liquidity. Non-GAAP performance measures have limitations as they do not include all items of income and expense that affect operations, and accordingly, should always be considered as supplemental financial results to those calculated in accordance with GAAP. Our computation of these non-GAAP performance measures may differ in certain respects from the methodology utilized by other REITs and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented

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by such other REITs. Investors are cautioned that items excluded from these non-GAAP performance measures are relevant to understanding and addressing financial performance.

Funds From Operations

Nareit FFO (defined hereafter) is a supplemental, non-GAAP performance measure utilized to evaluate the operating and financial performance of real estate companies. Nareit defines funds from operations ("FFO") as net income (loss), calculated in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.

Considering the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that Nareit FFO is useful to investors in measuring our operating and financial performance because the definition excludes items included in net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of our operating and financial performance, such as depreciation and amortization related to real estate, and items which can make periodic and peer analyses of operating and financial performance more difficult, such as gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets.

Our reconciliation of net income to Nareit FFO for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Same Property Net Operating Income

Same property net operating income ("NOI") is a supplemental, non-GAAP performance measure utilized to evaluate the operating performance of real estate companies. Same property NOI is calculated (using properties owned for the entirety of both periods and excluding properties under development and completed new development properties that have been stabilized for less than one year) as total property revenues (base rent, expense reimbursements, adjustments for revenues deemed uncollectible, ancillary and other rental income, percentage rents, and other revenues) less direct property operating expenses (operating costs and real estate taxes). Same property NOI excludes (i) lease termination fees, (ii) straight-line rental income, net, (iii) accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements, (iv) straight-line ground rent expense, net, (v) income or expense associated with our captive insurance company, (vi) depreciation and amortization, (vii) impairment of real estate assets, (viii) general and administrative expense, and (ix) other income and expense (including interest expense and gain on sale of real estate assets).

Considering the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that NOI is useful to investors in measuring the operating performance of our portfolio because the definition excludes various items included in net income that do not relate to, or are not indicative of, the operating performance of our properties, such as lease termination fees, straight-line rental income, net, accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements, straight-line ground rent expense, net, income or expense associated with our captive insurance company, depreciation and amortization, impairment of real estate assets, general and administrative expense, and other income and expense (including interest expense and gain on sale of real estate assets). We believe that same property NOI is also useful to investors because it further eliminates disparities in NOI by only including NOI of properties owned for the entirety of both periods presented and excluding properties under development and completed new development properties that have been stabilized for less than one year and

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therefore provides a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of our real estate between periods.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to the Year Ended December 31, 2022

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to same property NOI for the periods presented (in thousands):

Our Critical Accounting Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our historical financial condition and operating results is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates. The following accounting estimates are considered critical because they are particularly dependent on management’s judgment about matters that have a significant level of uncertainty at the time the accounting estimates are made, and changes to those estimates could have a material impact on our financial condition or operating results.

Revenue Recognition and Receivables - Estimating Collectability

We enter into agreements with tenants that convey the right to control the use of identified space at our shopping centers in exchange for rental revenue. These agreements meet the criteria for recognition as leases under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842, Leases. Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. The cumulative difference between rental revenue recognized on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and contractual payment terms is recognized as deferred rent and included in Receivables,

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net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We commence recognizing rental revenue based on the date we make the underlying asset available for use by the tenant. Leases also typically provide for the reimbursement of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, by the lessee and are recognized in the period the applicable expenditures are incurred and/or contractually required to be reimbursed.

We periodically evaluate the collectability of our receivables related to rental revenue, straight-line rent, expense reimbursements, and those attributable to other revenue generating activities. We analyze individual tenant receivables and consider tenant credit-worthiness, the length of time a receivable has been outstanding, and current economic trends when evaluating collectability. Any receivables that are deemed to be uncollectible are recognized as a reduction to Rental income on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Real Estate - Estimates Related to Valuing Acquired Assets and Liabilities

Real estate assets are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Upon acquisition of real estate operating properties, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings, and tenant improvements) and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above- and below-market leases and in-place leases) based on an evaluation of available information. Transaction costs incurred during the acquisition process are capitalized as a component of the asset’s value.

The fair value of tangible assets is determined as if the acquired property is vacant. Fair value is determined using an exit price approach, which contemplates the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

In allocating fair value to identifiable intangible assets and liabilities, the value of above-market and below-market leases is estimated based on the present value (using a discount rate reflecting the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between: (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases negotiated and in-place at the time of acquisition and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the property or an equivalent property, measured over a period equal to the lesser of 30 years or the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases, which includes renewal periods with fixed rental terms that are considered to be below-market. The capitalized above-market or below-market intangibles are amortized as a reduction of, or increase to, rental income over the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases.

The value of in-place leases is estimated based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant lease, including: (i) fair market rent and the reimbursement of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, that would be forgone during a hypothetical expected lease-up period and (ii) costs that would be incurred, including leasing commissions, legal and marketing costs, and tenant improvements and allowances, to execute similar leases. The value assigned to in-place leases is amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining term of each lease.

Real Estate - Estimates Related to Impairments

We periodically assess whether there are any indicators, including property operating performance, changes in anticipated hold period, and general market conditions, that the carrying value of our real estate assets (including any related intangible assets or liabilities) may be impaired. If an indicator is identified, a real estate asset is considered impaired only if our estimate of aggregate future undiscounted and unleveraged property operating cash flows, taking into account the anticipated probability-weighted hold period, is less than the carrying value of the property. Various factors are considered in the estimation process that are subject to significant management judgment, including the anticipated hold period, current and/or future reinvestment projects, and the effects of demand and competition on future operating income and/or property values. Changes in any estimates and/or assumptions, particularly the anticipated hold period, could have a material impact on the projected operating cash flows. If management determines that the carrying value of a real estate asset is impaired, an impairment charge is recognized to reflect the estimated fair value of the asset.

When we identify a real estate asset as held for sale, we discontinue depreciating the asset and estimate its sales price, net of estimated selling costs. If the estimated net sales price of an asset is less than its net carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized to reflect the estimated fair value of the asset.

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Inflation

Prior to 2021, inflation was low and had a minimal impact on our operating and financial performance; however, inflation has significantly increased over the last three years and may continue to be elevated or increase further. With respect to our shopping centers, our long-term leases generally contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation, including contractual rent escalations and requirements for tenants to pay a portion of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in property operating expenses resulting from inflation; however, we have exposure to increases in certain non-reimbursable property operating expenses, including expenses incurred on vacant units. We believe that many of our existing rental rates are below current market rates for comparable space and that upon renewal or re-leasing, such rates may be increased to be consistent with, or closer to, current market rates, which may also offset certain non-reimbursed inflationary cost pressures. With respect to our outstanding indebtedness, we periodically evaluate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations, and have and may continue to enter into interest rate protection agreements that mitigate, but do not eliminate, the impact of changes in interest rates on our variable rate loans. With respect to general and administrative costs, we continually seek opportunities to offset inflationary cost pressures through routine evaluations of our spending levels and through ongoing efforts to utilize technology to enhance our operational efficiency.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes thereto. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes, including trends which might appear, should not be taken as indicative of future operations.

Executive Summary

Our Company

Brixmor Property Group Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, “BPG”) is an internally-managed corporation that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Brixmor Operating Partnership LP and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Operating Partnership”) is the entity through which BPG conducts substantially all of its operations and owns substantially all of its assets. BPG owns 100% of the limited liability company interests of BPG Subsidiary LLC (“BPG Sub”), which, in turn, is the sole member of Brixmor OP GP LLC (the “General Partner”), the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, “we,” “our,” and “us” mean BPG and the Operating Partnership, collectively. We own and operate one of the largest publicly-traded open-air retail portfolios by gross leasable area (“GLA”) in the United States (“U.S.”), comprised primarily of community and neighborhood shopping centers. As of December 31, 2022, our portfolio was comprised of 373 shopping centers (the “Portfolio”) totaling approximately 66 million square feet of GLA. Our high-quality national Portfolio is primarily located within established trade areas in the top 50 Core-Based Statistical Areas in the U.S., and our shopping centers are primarily anchored by non-discretionary and value-oriented retailers, as well as consumer-oriented service providers. As of December 31, 2022, our three largest tenants by annualized base rent (“ABR”) were The TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”), The Kroger Co. (“Kroger”), and Burlington Stores, Inc. (“Burlington”). BPG has been organized and operated in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under U.S. federal income tax laws commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2011, has maintained such requirements through our taxable year ended December 31, 2022, and intends to satisfy such requirements for subsequent taxable years.

Our primary objective is to maximize total returns to our stockholders through consistent, sustainable growth in cash flow. Our key strategies to achieve this objective include proactively managing our Portfolio to drive internal growth, pursuing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities, and prudently executing on acquisition and disposition activity, while also maintaining a flexible capital structure positioned for growth. In addition, as we execute on our key strategies, we do so guided by our purpose-driven Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) strategy and our commitment to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues.

We believe the following set of competitive advantages positions us to successfully execute on our key strategies:

•Expansive Retailer Relationships – We believe that the scale of our asset base and our nationwide footprint represent competitive advantages in supporting the growth objectives of the nation’s largest and most successful retailers. We believe that we are one of the largest landlords by GLA to TJX, Kroger, and Burlington, as well as a key landlord to most major grocers and retail category leaders. We believe that our strong relationships with leading retailers afford us unique insight into their strategies and priority access to their expansion plans.

•Fully-Integrated Operating Platform – We manage a fully-integrated operating platform, leveraging our national scope and demonstrating our commitment to operating with a strong regional and local presence. We provide our tenants with dedicated service through both our national accounts leasing team based in New York and our network of four regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Diego, as well as our 12 leasing and property management satellite offices throughout the country. We believe that this structure enables us to obtain critical national market intelligence, while also benefiting from the regional and local expertise of our leasing and operations teams.

•Experienced Management – Senior members of our management team are seasoned real estate operators with extensive public company leadership experience. Our management team has deep industry knowledge and well-established relationships with retailers, brokers, and vendors through many years of operational and transactional experience, as well as significant capital markets capabilities and expertise in executing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities.

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Factors That May Influence Our Future Results

We derive our rental income primarily from base rent and expense reimbursements paid by tenants to us under existing leases at each of our properties. Expense reimbursements primarily consist of payments made by tenants to us for a portion of property operating expenses, such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties.

Our ability to maintain or increase rental income is primarily dependent on our ability to maintain or increase rental rates, renew expiring leases, and/or lease available space. Increases in our property operating expenses, including repairs and maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, security, ground rent related to properties for which we are the lessee, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, and various other costs, to the extent they are not reimbursed by tenants or offset by increases in rental income, will adversely impact our overall performance. See “Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding risk factors that could affect our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

Leasing Highlights

As of December 31, 2022, billed and leased occupancy were 90.2% and 93.8%, respectively, compared to 88.7% and 92.0%, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.

The following table summarizes our executed leasing activity for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands, except for per square foot (“PSF”) amounts):

(1)    Based on comparable leases only, which consist of new leases signed on units that were occupied within the prior 12 months and renewal or option leases signed with the same tenant in all or a portion of the same location or that include the expansion into space that was occupied within the prior 12 months.

Excludes leases executed for terms of less than one year.

ABR PSF includes the GLA of lessee-owned leasehold improvements.

Acquisition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2022, we acquired seven shopping centers, one outparcel, and one land parcel and paid less than $0.1 million related to previously acquired assets for an aggregate purchase price of $409.7 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

•During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired six shopping centers, one outparcel, and two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $258.8 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

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Disposition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2022, we disposed of 16 shopping centers and 10 partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $277.0 million resulting in aggregate gain of $109.2 million and aggregate impairment of $5.7 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets and had land at one shopping center seized through eminent domain for aggregate net proceeds of $2.8 million, resulting in aggregate gain of $2.4 million.

•During the year ended December 31, 2021, we disposed of 17 shopping centers and 15 partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $237.4 million resulting in aggregate gain of $73.1 million and aggregate impairment of $1.9 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2021, we received aggregate net proceeds of less than $0.1 million from previously disposed assets resulting in aggregate gain of less than $0.1 million.

Results of Operations

The results of operations discussion is combined for BPG and the Operating Partnership because there are no material differences in the results of operations between the two reporting entities.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021

Revenues (in thousands)

Rental income

The increase in rental income for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $71.1 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was due to a $55.9 million increase for assets owned for the full period and a $15.1 million increase in rental income due to net transaction activity. The increase for assets owned for the full period was due to (i) a $33.6 million increase in base rent; (ii) a $12.1 million increase in expense reimbursements; (iii) a $7.9 million increase in straight-line rental income, net; (iv) a $4.5 million increase in ancillary and other rental income; (v) a $3.1 million increase in percentage rents; and (vi) a $2.6 million increase associated with revenues deemed uncollectible; partially offset by (vii) a $5.5 million decrease in lease termination fees; and (viii) a $2.4 million decrease in accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant improvements. The $33.6 million increase in base rent for assets owned for the full period was primarily due to contractual rent increases, positive rent spreads for new and renewal leases and option exercises of 12.7% during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 10.1% during the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase in weighted average billed occupancy, and a decrease in rent deferrals accounted for as lease modifications and rent abatements related to COVID-19. The $12.1 million increase in expense reimbursements was primarily attributable to increases in billed occupancy, reimbursable operating expenses, and real estate taxes.

Other revenues

The decrease in other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $5.3 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was primarily due to a decrease in tax increment financing income.

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Operating Expenses (in thousands)

Operating costs

The increase in operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $9.4 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was due to a $7.7 million increase for assets owned for the full period primarily due to increases in repairs and maintenance, utilities, and insurance costs, in addition to a $1.7 million increase in operating costs due to net transaction activity.

Real estate taxes

The increase in real estate taxes for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $4.6 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was primarily due to a $2.7 million increase due to net transaction activity and a $1.9 million increase for assets owned for the full period, primarily due to an increase in current year assessments.

Depreciation and amortization

The increase in depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $17.6 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was primarily due to a $14.9 million increase attributable to net transaction activity, and a $2.7 million increase for assets owned for the full period, primarily due to capital expenditures, partially offset by accelerated depreciation and amortization related to tenant move-outs.

Impairment of real estate assets

During the year ended December 31, 2022, aggregate impairment of $5.7 million was recognized on two shopping centers and one partial shopping center as a result of disposition activity. During the year ended December 31, 2021, aggregate impairment of $1.9 million was recognized on two shopping centers as a result of disposition activity.

General and administrative

The increase in general and administrative costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $11.8 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was primarily due to an increase in net compensation costs, marketing expenses, and travel and entertainment costs, partially offset by decreases in litigation and other non-routine legal, professional, office, and other expenses.

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, construction compensation costs of $17.5 million and $16.6 million, respectively, were capitalized to building and improvements and leasing legal costs of $4.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and leasing commission costs of $7.9 million and $6.8 million, respectively, were capitalized to deferred charges and prepaid expenses, net.

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Other Income and Expenses (in thousands)

Dividends and interest

Dividends and interest remained generally consistent for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.

Interest expense

The decrease in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $2.3 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was primarily due to lower overall debt obligations, partially offset by a higher weighted average interest rate.

Gain on sale of real estate assets

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we disposed of 14 shopping centers and nine partial shopping centers that resulted in aggregate gain of $109.2 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets and had land at one shopping center seized through eminent domain resulting in aggregate net proceeds of $2.8 million, resulting in aggregate gain of $2.4 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we disposed of 16 shopping centers and 15 partial shopping centers that resulted in aggregate gain of $73.1 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2021, we received aggregate net proceeds of less than $0.1 million from previously disposed assets resulting in aggregate gain of less than $0.1 million.

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we amended and restated our unsecured credit facility effective April 28, 2022 (the "Unsecured Credit Facility"), which is comprised of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility") and a $300.0 million term loan, in addition to a new $200.0 million delayed draw term loan (together, the "Term Loan Facility"), resulting in a $0.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt due to the acceleration of unamortized debt issuance costs. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we redeemed all $500.0 million of our 3.250% Senior Notes due 2023 and repaid $350.0 million of an unsecured term loan under our Unsecured Credit Facility, resulting in a $28.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt. Loss on extinguishment of debt includes $25.5 million of prepayment fees and $2.8 million of accelerated unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts.

Other

The increase in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $3.6 million, compared to the corresponding period in 2021, was primarily due to favorable tax adjustments and legal settlements in the prior year and an increase in transaction costs in the current year.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020

See Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 7, 2022, for a discussion of the comparison of the year ended December 31, 2021 to the year ended December 31, 2020.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We anticipate that our cash flows from the sources listed below will provide adequate capital for the next 12 months and beyond for all anticipated uses, including all scheduled payments on our outstanding debt, current and anticipated tenant and other capital improvements, stockholder distributions, including those required to maintain our qualification as a REIT, and other obligations associated with conducting our business.

Our primary expected sources and uses of capital are as follows:

Sources

•cash and cash equivalent balances;

•operating cash flow;

•available borrowings under the Unsecured Credit Facility;

•issuance of long-term debt;

•dispositions; and

•issuance of equity securities.

Uses

•debt repayments

•maintenance capital expenditures;

•leasing capital expenditures;

•value-enhancing reinvestment capital expenditures;

•dividend/distribution payments;

•acquisitions; and

•repurchases of equity securities.

We believe our capital structure provides us with the financial flexibility and capacity to fund our current capital needs as well as future growth opportunities. We generate significant operating cash flow and have access to multiple forms of external capital, including secured property level debt, unsecured corporate level debt, preferred equity, and common equity, which will allow us to efficiently execute on our strategic and operational objectives. We have investment grade credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies. As of December 31, 2022, we had $1.35 billion of available liquidity, including $1.32 billion under our Unsecured Credit Facility and $21.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. We intend to continue to enhance our financial and operational flexibility through periodic extensions of the duration of our debt.

Material Cash Requirements

Our expected material cash requirements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and thereafter are comprised of (i) contractually obligated expenditures; (ii) other essential expenditures; and (iii) opportunistic expenditures.

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Contractually Obligated Expenditures

The following table summarizes our debt maturities (excluding extension options), interest payment obligations, and obligations under non-cancelable operating leases (excluding renewal options), as of December 31, 2022 (dollars in millions):

(1)    Amounts presented do not assume the issuance of new debt upon maturity of existing debt.

(2)    Scheduled interest payments included in these amounts for variable rate loans are presented using rates (including the impact of interest rate swaps), as of December 31, 2022. See Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” for a further discussion of these and other factors that could impact interest payments

Other Essential Expenditures

We incur certain essential expenditures in the ordinary course of business, such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, leasing capital expenditures, and corporate level expenses. The amount of common area expenses, utilities, and capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties that we incur depends on the scope of services that we provide, prevailing market rates, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. We carry comprehensive insurance to protect our Portfolio against various losses. The amount of insurance expense that we incur depends on the assessed values of our properties, prevailing market rates, changes in risk generally, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. We incur real estate taxes in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. The amount of real estate taxes that we incur depends on the assessed values of our properties, the tax rates assessed by various jurisdictions, and the size and composition of our Portfolio. Leasing capital expenditures represent tenant specific costs incurred to lease or renew space, including tenant improvements, tenant allowances, and external leasing commissions. The amount of leasing capital expenditures that we incur depends on the volume and nature of leasing activity. Leases typically provide for the reimbursement of property operating expenses such as common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties. However, costs that we incur generally do not decrease if revenue or occupancy decreases, and certain costs that we incur are not typically reimbursed.

In order to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must meet several organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that we annually distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains. We intend to continue to satisfy these requirements and maintain our REIT status. Our board of directors evaluates our dividend on a quarterly basis, taking into account a variety of relevant factors, including REIT taxable income. The following table summarizes our dividend activity for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023:

Opportunistic Expenditures

We also utilize cash for opportunistic expenditures such as value-enhancing reinvestment and acquisition activity.

The amount of value-enhancing reinvestment capital expenditures that we may incur in future periods is contingent on a variety of factors that may change from period to period, such as the number, total expected cost, and nature of value-enhancing reinvestment projects that are underway. See “Improvements to and investments in real estate assets” below for further information regarding our in-process reinvestment projects and our pipeline of future redevelopment projects.

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The amount of future acquisition activity depends on the availability of opportunities that further concentrate our Portfolio in attractive retail submarkets and optimize the quality and long-term growth rate of our asset base. Our acquisition strategy focuses on buying assets with strong growth potential that are located in our existing markets and will allow us to leverage our operational platform and expertise to create value. Our acquisition activity may include acquisitions of open-air shopping centers, non-owned anchor spaces, and retail buildings and/or outparcels at, or adjacent to, our shopping centers.

Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

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Brixmor Operating Partnership LP

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from tenant rental payments and expense reimbursements and cash outflows for property operating expenses, general and administrative expenses, and interest expense.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, our net cash provided by operating activities increased $14.1 million compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in same property net operating income; (ii) an increase in net operating income due to net transaction activity; and (iii) a decrease in cash outflows for interest expense; partially offset by (iv) a decrease from net working capital; (v) a decrease in other non-same property net operating income; (vi) an increase in cash outflows for general and administrative expense; and (vii) a decrease in lease termination fees.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities primarily is impacted by the nature, timing, and magnitude of acquisition and disposition activity and improvements to and investments in our shopping centers, including capital expenditures associated with our value-enhancing reinvestment activity.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, our net cash used in investing activities increased $131.4 million compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase of $150.9 million in acquisitions of real estate assets; (ii) an increase of $21.7 million in improvements to and investments in real estate assets; and (iii) an increase of $1.2 million in purchases of marketable securities, net of proceeds from sales; partially offset by (iv) an increase of $42.4 million in net proceeds from sales of real estate assets.

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Improvements to and investments in real estate assets

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we expended $330.4 million and $308.6 million, respectively, on improvements to and investments in real estate assets. These amounts are net of insurance proceeds of $7.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively, which were received during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Maintenance capital expenditures represent costs to fund major replacements and betterments to our properties. Leasing related capital expenditures represent tenant specific costs incurred to lease space, including tenant improvements, tenant allowances, and external leasing commissions. In addition, we evaluate our Portfolio on an ongoing basis to identify value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities. Such initiatives are tenant driven and focus on upgrading our centers with strong, best-in-class retailers and enhancing the overall merchandise mix and tenant quality of our Portfolio. As of December 31, 2022, we had 48 in-process anchor space repositioning, redevelopment and outparcel development projects with an aggregate anticipated cost of $342.9 million, of which $182.4 million had been incurred as of December 31, 2022. In addition, we have identified a pipeline of future redevelopment projects aggregating approximately $1.0 billion of potential capital investment, which we expect to execute over the coming years. We expect to fund these projects with cash and cash equivalents, net cash provided by operating activities, proceeds from sales of real estate assets, and/or proceeds from capital markets transactions.

Acquisitions of and proceeds from sales of real estate assets

We continue to evaluate the market for acquisition opportunities and we may acquire shopping centers when we believe strategic opportunities exist. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we acquired seven shopping centers, one outparcel, and one land parcel for an aggregate purchase price of $409.7 million, including transaction costs and closing credits. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired six shopping centers, one outparcel and two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $258.8 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

We may also dispose of properties when we believe value has been maximized, where there may be future downside risk, or where we have limited ability or desire to build critical mass in a particular submarket. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we disposed of 16 shopping centers and 10 partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $277.0 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we resolved contingencies related to previously disposed assets and had land at one shopping center seized through eminent domain for aggregate net proceeds of $2.8 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we disposed of 17 shopping centers and 15 partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $237.4 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2021, we received aggregate net proceeds of less than $0.1 million from previously disposed assets.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities is primarily impacted by the nature, timing, and magnitude of issuances and repurchases of debt and equity securities, as well as borrowings or principal payments associated with our outstanding indebtedness, including our Unsecured Credit Facility, and distributions made to our common stockholders.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, our net cash used in financing activities increased $86.8 million compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to (i) a $122.7 million increase in debt repayments, net of borrowings; (ii) a $32.4 million increase in distributions to our common stockholders; and (iii) a $5.0 million increase in repurchases of common stock; partially offset by (iv) a $48.0 million increase in issuances of common stock; and (v) a $25.3 million decrease in deferred financing and debt extinguishment costs.

Non-GAAP Performance Measures

We present the non-GAAP performance measures set forth below. These measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) or other GAAP financial measures, as an indicator of financial performance and are not alternatives to, or more meaningful than, cash flow from operating activities (calculated in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of liquidity. Non-GAAP performance measures have limitations as they do not include all items of income and expense that affect operations, and accordingly, should always be considered supplemental financial measures to those calculated in accordance with GAAP. Our computation of these non-GAAP performance measures may differ in certain respects from the methodology utilized by other REITs and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented

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by such other REITs. Investors are cautioned that items excluded from these non-GAAP performance measures are relevant to understanding and addressing financial performance.

Funds From Operations

Nareit FFO (defined hereafter) is a supplemental, non-GAAP performance measure utilized to evaluate the operating and financial performance of real estate companies. Nareit defines funds from operations (“FFO”) as net income (loss), calculated in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.

Considering the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that Nareit FFO is useful to investors in measuring our operating and financial performance because the definition excludes items included in net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of our operating and financial performance, such as depreciation and amortization related to real estate, and items which can make periodic and peer analyses of operating and financial performance more difficult, such as gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets.

Our reconciliation of net income to Nareit FFO for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Same Property Net Operating Income

Same property net operating income (“NOI”) is a supplemental, non-GAAP performance measure utilized to evaluate the operating performance of real estate companies. Same property NOI is calculated (using properties owned for the entirety of both periods and excluding properties under development and completed new development properties that have been stabilized for less than one year) as total property revenues (base rent, expense reimbursements, adjustments for revenues deemed uncollectible, ancillary and other rental income, percentage rents, and other revenues) less direct property operating expenses (operating costs and real estate taxes). Same property NOI excludes (i) lease termination fees, (ii) straight-line rental income, net, (iii) accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements, (iv) straight-line ground rent expense, net, (v) income or expense associated with our captive insurance company, (vi) depreciation and amortization, (vii) impairment of real estate assets, (viii) general and administrative expense, and (ix) other income and expense (including interest expense and gain on sale of real estate assets).

Considering the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that same property NOI is useful to investors in measuring the operating performance of our portfolio because the definition excludes various items included in net income that do not relate to, or are not indicative of, the operating performance of our properties, such as lease termination fees, straight-line rental income, net, accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements, straight-line ground rent expense, net, income or expense associated with our captive insurance company, depreciation and amortization, impairment of real estate assets, general and administrative expense, and other income and expense (including interest expense and gain on sale of real estate assets). We believe that same property NOI is also useful to investors because it further eliminates disparities in NOI due to the acquisition or disposition of properties or the stabilization of completed new development properties during the periods presented and therefore provides a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of our real estate between periods.

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Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to same property NOI for the periods presented (in thousands):

Our Critical Accounting Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our historical financial condition and operating results is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates. The following accounting estimates are considered critical because they are particularly dependent on management’s judgment about matters that have a significant level of uncertainty at the time the accounting estimates are made, and changes to those estimates could have a material impact on our financial condition or operating results.

Revenue Recognition and Receivables - Estimating Collectability

We enter into agreements with tenants that convey the right to control the use of identified space at our shopping centers in exchange for rental revenue. These agreements meet the criteria for recognition as leases under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases. Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. The cumulative difference between rental revenue recognized on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and contractual payment terms is recognized as deferred rent and included in Receivables, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We commence recognizing rental revenue based on the date we make the underlying asset available for use by the tenant. Leases also typically provide for the reimbursement of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital

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expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, by the lessee and are recognized in the period the applicable expenditures are incurred and/or contractually required to be reimbursed.

We periodically evaluate the collectability of our receivables related to rental revenue, straight-line rent, expense reimbursements, and those attributable to other revenue generating activities. We analyze individual tenant receivables and consider tenant credit-worthiness, the length of time a receivable has been outstanding, and current economic trends when evaluating collectability. In 2022 and 2021, our evaluation included consideration of the impact of COVID-19 on the collectability of our receivables. This assessment involved significant judgment regarding the severity and duration of the disruption caused by COVID-19, as well as judgment regarding which industries and tenants would be most significantly impacted. Any receivables that are deemed to be uncollectible are recognized as a reduction to Rental income on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Real Estate - Estimates Related to Valuing Acquired Assets and Liabilities

Real estate assets are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Upon acquisition of real estate operating properties, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings, and tenant improvements) and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above- and below-market leases and in-place leases) based on an evaluation of available information. Transaction costs incurred during the acquisition process are capitalized as a component of the asset’s value.

The fair value of tangible assets is determined as if the acquired property is vacant. Fair value is determined using an exit price approach, which contemplates the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

In allocating fair value to identifiable intangible assets and liabilities, the value of above-market and below-market leases is estimated based on the present value (using a discount rate reflecting the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between: (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases negotiated and in-place at the time of acquisition and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the property or an equivalent property, measured over a period equal to the lesser of 30 years or the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases, which includes renewal periods with fixed rental terms that are considered to be below-market. The capitalized above-market or below-market intangibles are amortized as a reduction of, or increase to, rental income over the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases.

The value of in-place leases is estimated based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant lease, including: (i) fair market rent and the reimbursement of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, that would be forgone during a hypothetical expected lease-up period and (ii) costs that would be incurred, including leasing commissions, legal and marketing costs, and tenant improvements and allowances, to execute similar leases. The value assigned to in-place leases is amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining term of each lease.

Real Estate - Estimates Related to Impairments

We periodically assess whether there are any indicators, including property operating performance, changes in anticipated hold period, and general market conditions, that the carrying value of our real estate assets (including any related intangible assets or liabilities) may be impaired. If an indicator is identified, a real estate asset is considered impaired only if our estimate of aggregate future undiscounted and unleveraged property operating cash flows, taking into account the anticipated probability-weighted hold period, is less than the carrying value of the property. Various factors are considered in the estimation process that are subject to significant management judgment, including the anticipated hold period, current and/or future reinvestment projects, and the effects of demand and competition on future operating income and/or property values. Changes in any estimates and/or assumptions, particularly the anticipated hold period, could have a material impact on the projected operating cash flows. If management determines that the carrying value of a real estate asset is impaired, an impairment charge is recognized to reflect the estimated fair value of the asset.

When we identify a real estate asset as held for sale, we discontinue depreciating the asset and estimate its sales price, net of estimated selling costs. If the estimated net sales price of an asset is less than its net carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized to reflect the estimated fair value of the asset.

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Inflation

Prior to 2021, inflation was low and had a minimal impact on our operating and financial performance; however, inflation significantly increased over the last two years and may continue to be elevated or increase further. With respect to our shopping centers, our long-term leases generally contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation, including contractual rent escalations and requirements for tenants to pay a portion of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in property operating expenses resulting from inflation; however, we have exposure to increases in certain non-reimbursable property operating expenses, including expenses incurred on vacant units. We believe that many of our existing rental rates are below current market rates for comparable space and that upon renewal or re-leasing, such rates may be increased to be consistent with, or closer to, current market rates, which may also offset certain inflationary expense pressures. With respect to our outstanding indebtedness, we periodically evaluate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations, and have and may continue to enter into interest rate protection agreements that mitigate, but do not eliminate, the impact of changes in interest rates on our variable rate loans. With respect to general and administrative costs, we continually seek opportunities to offset inflationary cost pressures through routine evaluations of our spending levels and through ongoing efforts to utilize technology to enhance our operational efficiency.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes thereto. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes, including trends which might appear, should not be taken as indicative of future operations.

Executive Summary

Our Company

Brixmor Property Group Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, “BPG”) is an internally-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Brixmor Operating Partnership LP and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Operating Partnership”) is the entity through which BPG conducts substantially all of its operations and owns substantially all of its assets. BPG owns 100% of the limited liability company interests of BPG Subsidiary LLC (“BPG Sub”), which, in turn, is the sole member of Brixmor OP GP LLC (the “General Partner”), the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, “we,” “our,” and “us” mean BPG and the Operating Partnership, collectively. We own and operate one of the largest publicly-traded open-air retail portfolios by gross leasable area (“GLA”) in the United States (“U.S.”), comprised primarily of community and neighborhood shopping centers. As of December 31, 2021, our portfolio was comprised of 382 shopping centers (the “Portfolio”) totaling approximately 67 million square feet of GLA. Our high-quality national Portfolio is primarily located within established trade areas in the top 50 Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S., and our shopping centers are primarily anchored by non-discretionary and value-oriented retailers, as well as consumer-oriented service providers. As of December 31, 2021, our three largest tenants by annualized base rent (“ABR”) were The TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”), The Kroger Co. (“Kroger”), and Burlington Stores, Inc. (“Burlington”). BPG has been organized and operated in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under the U.S. federal income tax laws, commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2011, has maintained such requirements through our taxable year ended December 31, 2021, and intends to satisfy such requirements for subsequent taxable years.

Our primary objective is to maximize total returns to our stockholders through consistent, sustainable growth in cash flow. Our key strategies to achieve this objective include proactively managing our Portfolio to drive internal growth, pursuing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities, and prudently executing on acquisition and disposition activity, while also maintaining a flexible capital structure positioned for growth. In addition, as we execute on our key strategies, we do so guided by a commitment to operate in a socially responsible manner that allows us to realize our purpose of owning and managing properties that are the centers of the communities we serve.

We believe the following set of competitive advantages positions us to successfully execute on our key strategies:

•Expansive Retailer Relationships – We believe that the scale of our asset base and our nationwide footprint represent competitive advantages in supporting the growth objectives of the nation’s largest and most successful retailers. We believe that we are one of the largest landlords by GLA to TJX, Kroger, and Burlington, as well as a key landlord to most major grocers and retail category leaders. We believe that our strong relationships with leading retailers afford us unique insight into their strategies and priority access to their expansion plans.

•Fully-Integrated Operating Platform – We manage a fully-integrated operating platform, leveraging our national scope and demonstrating our commitment to operating with a strong regional and local presence. We provide our tenants with dedicated service through both our national accounts leasing team based in New York and our network of four regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Diego, as well as our 13 leasing and property management satellite offices throughout the country. We believe that this structure enables us to obtain critical national market intelligence, while also benefitting from the regional and local expertise of our leasing and operations teams.

•Experienced Management – Senior members of our management team are seasoned real estate operators with extensive public company leadership experience. Our management team has deep industry knowledge and well-established relationships with retailers, brokers, and vendors through many years of operational

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and transactional experience, as well as significant capital markets capabilities and expertise in executing value-enhancing reinvestment opportunities.

Factors That May Influence Our Future Results

We derive our rental income primarily from base rent and expense reimbursements paid by tenants to us under existing leases at each of our properties. Expense reimbursements primarily consist of payments made by tenants to us for their proportionate share of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties.

Our ability to maintain or increase rental income is primarily dependent on our ability to maintain or increase rental rates, renew expiring leases and/or lease available space. Increases in our property operating expenses, including repairs and maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, security, ground rent related to properties for which we are the lessee, utilities, insurance, real estate taxes, and various other costs, to the extent they are not reimbursed by tenants or offset by increases in rental income, will adversely impact our overall performance.

See “Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the factors that could affect our rental income and/or property operating expenses. As discussed below, the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, a significant impact on our business. See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a further discussion of other factors that could impact our future results.

Impacts on Business from COVID-19

The global outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”), including the Delta and Omicron variants, and the public health measures that have been undertaken in response have had a significant adverse impact on our business, our tenants, the real estate market, the financial markets and the global economy. The effects of COVID-19, including related government restrictions, border closings, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, and social distancing guidelines, forced many of our tenants to temporarily close stores, reduce hours, or significantly limit service, and resulted in a dramatic increase in national unemployment and a significant economic contraction in 2020. Since we cannot estimate when the COVID-19 pandemic and the responsive measures to combat it will end and to what extent certain restrictions will be maintained or later reinstated, we cannot estimate the ultimate operational and financial impact of COVID-19 on our business. The degree to which COVID-19 impacts our operating results in the future will depend on the factors discussed in “Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.

Approximately 70% of our shopping centers are anchored by grocery stores. Grocery stores and other essential tenants remained open throughout the pandemic and many have experienced stable or increased sales, which has helped and we believe will continue to help partially mitigate the adverse impact of COVID-19 on our business. As of February 1, 2022, we have collected 94% of base rent for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 97% of base rent for the year ended December 31, 2021. Certain tenants experiencing economic difficulties during the pandemic have sought rent relief, which has been provided on a case-by-case basis primarily in the form of rent deferrals and, in more limited cases, in the form of rent abatements. Rent deferrals have increased our Receivables, net. We are in ongoing discussions with our tenants regarding rent that has not yet been collected or addressed through executed deferral or abatement agreements.

Leasing Highlights

As of December 31, 2021, billed and leased occupancy were 88.7% and 92.0%, respectively, as compared to 87.8% and 90.7%, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.

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The following table summarizes our executed leasing activity for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands, except for per square foot (“PSF”) amounts):

(1)    Based on comparable leases only, which consist of new leases signed on units that were occupied within the prior 12 months and renewal or option leases signed with the same tenant in all or a portion of the same location or that include the expansion into space that was occupied within the prior 12 months.

Excludes leases executed for terms of less than one year.

ABR PSF includes the GLA of lessee-owned leasehold improvements.

Acquisition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired six shopping centers, one outparcel, and two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $258.8 million, including transaction costs and closing credits.

•During the year ended December 31, 2020, we acquired two land parcels for an aggregate purchase price of $3.4 million, including transaction costs.

Disposition Activity

•During the year ended December 31, 2021, we disposed of 17 shopping centers and 15 partial shopping centers for aggregate net proceeds of $237.4 million resulting in aggregate gain of $73.1 million and aggregate impairment of $1.9 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2021, we received aggregate net proceeds of less than $0.1 million from previously disposed assets resulting in aggregate gain of less than $0.1 million.

•During the year ended December 31, 2020, we disposed of 10 shopping centers, six partial shopping centers, and one land parcel for aggregate net proceeds of $121.4 million resulting in aggregate gain of $32.6 million and aggregate impairment of $8.0 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2020, we received aggregate net proceeds of $1.0 million and resolved contingencies of $0.5 million from previously disposed assets resulting in aggregate gain of $1.5 million.

Results of Operations

The results of operations discussion is combined for BPG and the Operating Partnership because there are no material differences in the results of operations between the two reporting entities.

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Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020

Revenues (in thousands)

Rental income

The increase in rental income for the year ended December 31, 2021 of $95.4 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2020, was due to a $105.2 million increase for assets owned for the full period, partially offset by a $9.8 million decrease in rental income due to the timing of acquisition and disposition activity. The increase for assets owned for the full period was due to (i) a $67.6 million decrease in revenues deemed uncollectible; (ii) a $25.8 million increase in straight-line rental income, net; (iii) a $7.1 million increase in expense reimbursements; (iv) a $3.3 million increase in ancillary and other rental income; (v) a $2.2 million increase in lease termination fees; (vi) a $2.2 million increase in base rent; and (vii) a $1.8 million increase in percentage rents; partially offset by (viii) a $4.8 million decrease in accretion of below-market leases, net of amortization of above-market leases and tenant inducements. The decrease in revenues deemed uncollectible was primarily attributable to the impact of COVID-19 reserves in 2020 and recoveries of previously reserved amounts in 2021. The increase in straight-line rental income, net was primarily attributable to the impact of COVID-19 reserves in 2020. The $7.1 million increase in expense reimbursements for assets owned for the full period was primarily due to proactive, temporary cost reductions taken in 2020 in response to COVID-19, which reduced reimbursable operating costs. The $3.3 million increase in ancillary and other rental income for assets owned for the full period was primarily due to an increase in revenue from short-term and seasonal leases. The $2.2 million increase in base rent for assets owned for the full period was primarily due to a decrease in COVID-19 rent deferrals accounted for as lease modifications and rent abatements, in addition to contractual rent increases and positive rent spreads for new and renewal leases and option exercises of 10.1% during the year ended December 31, 2021 and 7.2% during the year ended December 31, 2020, partially offset by a decrease in weighted average billed occupancy.

Other revenues

The increase in other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021 of $3.6 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2020, was primarily due to an increase in tax increment financing income.

Operating Expenses (in thousands)

Operating costs

The increase in operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2021 of $20.4 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2020, was due to a $21.1 million increase for assets owned for the full period primarily due to proactive, temporary cost reductions taken in 2020 in response to COVID-19 and a decrease in favorable insurance captive adjustments, partially offset by a $0.7 million decrease in operating costs due to the timing of acquisition and disposition activity.

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Real estate taxes

The decrease in real estate taxes for the year ended December 31, 2021 of $3.2 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2020, was due to a $2.6 million decrease due to the timing of acquisition and disposition activity and a $0.6 million decrease for assets owned for the full period.

Depreciation and amortization

The decrease in depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2021 of $8.4 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2020, was due to a $6.0 million decrease for assets owned for the full period and a $2.4 million decrease due to the timing of acquisition and disposition activity.

Impairment of real estate assets

During the year ended December 31, 2021, aggregate impairment of $1.9 million was recognized on two shopping centers as a result of disposition activity. During the year ended December 31, 2020, aggregate impairment of $19.6 million was recognized on three shopping centers and one partial shopping center as a result of disposition activity and three operating properties. Impairments recognized were due to changes in anticipated hold periods primarily in connection with our capital recycling program.

General and administrative

The increase in general and administrative costs for the year ended December 31, 2021 of $7.2 million, as compared to the corresponding period in 2020, was primarily due to an increase in net compensation costs resulting from outperformance under our variable incentive programs, partially offset by a decrease in litigation and other non-routine legal expenses.

During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, construction compensation costs of $16.6 million and $14.6 million, respectively, were capitalized to building and improvements and leasing legal costs of $2.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and leasing commission costs of $6.8 million and $5.7 million, respectively, were capitalized to deferred charges and prepaid expenses, net.

Other Income and Expenses (in thousands)